Demographics

Population

Changes in population are the result of births, deaths, and migration
of people into and out of a community or geographic area. Population
growth or decline has implications on the job market, housing, education,
and health care. Understanding population dynamics of a state can help
community members, activists, business men and women, and professionals
properly examine the status of the state and make pertinent decisions.
Moreover, policymakers and planners can utilize population projections
to gauge future demand of services, energy, and food while simultaneously
projecting economic development.